General relativity, strings, and mathematical physics (Q1306724)

This article is a review of string theory in the quantization of gravity and the unification of fundamental forces. There is a lot to condense into such a brief article so only the barest outline is given. Nevertheless, the reader will find many key points with pertinent citations. The historical discussion refers several times to the pioneering work of Moshé Flato in whose memory the article is dedicated.